Perceived stigma of caregivers: Psychometric evaluation for Devaluation of Consumer Families Scale

• Chih-Cheng Chang ^[1] ; Jian-An Su ^[2] ; Kun-Chia Chang ^[3] ; Chung-Ying Lin ^[4] ; Mirja Koschorke ^[5] ; Graham Thornicroft ^[5]
  1. [1] Chang Jung Christian University

     Chang Jung Christian University

     Taiwán

     
  2. [2] Chang Gung University

     Chang Gung University

     Taoyuan District, Taiwán

     
  3. [3] National Cheng Kung University

     National Cheng Kung University

     Taiwán

     
  4. [4] Hong Kong Polytechnic University

     Hong Kong Polytechnic University

     RAE de Hong Kong (China)

     
  5. [5] King's College London

     King's College London

     Reino Unido

     

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• Localización: International journal of clinical and health psychology, ISSN 1697-2600, Vol. 18, Nº. 2, 2018, págs. 170-178
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2017.12.003
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Estigma percibido en cuidadores: evaluación psicométrica de la The Devaluation of Consumer Families Scale de las familias de consumidores
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  • español

    Antecedentes/Objetivo: La Devaluation of Consumer Families Scale (DCFS) se usa comúnmente para medir el estigma percibido de los familiares de las personas con enfermedad mental. Sin embargo, su estructura factorial nunca ha sido confirmada mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). El objetivo de este estudio era evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión taiwanesa de la DCFS (DCFS-TW). Método: Los cuidadores familiares (N=511) completaron la DCFS-TW (97 de ellos completaron nuevamente la DCFS entre 2 y 4 semanas después) y otros instrumentos. El AFC, la fiabilidad test-retest, la consistencia interna, la validez concurrente y la validez de grupos conocidos fueron analizados. Resultados: La estructura de tres factores de la DCFS-TW ajustó mejor que la estructura unifactorial. La fiabilidad test-retest (r = .66) y la consistencia interna fueron satisfactorias (α = .85); la validez concurrente (absoluta r = .20 a .58) fue aceptable, la validez de grupos conocidos fue corroborada por las puntuaciones significativamente diferentes de la DCFS-TW en relación a las características clínicas (habían vs. no habían sido hospitalizados; habían vs. no habían sido internados obligatoriamente). Conclusiones: La DCFS-TW tiene propiedades psicométricas aceptables y es adecuada para que los profesionales de la salud midan el estigma percibido en los familiares de las personas con enfermedad mental.

  • English

    Background/Objective: The Devaluation of Consumer Families Scale (DCFS) is commonly used to measure perceived stigma towards family members of people with mental illness. However, its factorial structure has never been confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the DCFS Taiwan version (DCFS-TW). Method: Family caregivers (N=511) completed the DCFS-TW (97 completed the DCFS again after 2 to 4 weeks) and other instruments. CFA, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, concurrent validity, and known-group validity were analyzed. Results: The three-factor structure of the DCFS-TW performed better than the one-factor structure. Test-retest reliability (r = .66) and internal consistency were satisfactory (α = .85); concurrent validity (absolute r = .20 to .58) was acceptable; known-group validity was supported by the significantly different DCFS-TW scores in clinical characteristics (had been vs. had not been hospitalized; had been vs. had not been compulsorily admitted). Conclusions: The DCFS-TW has decent psychometric properties and is suitable for health professionals to measure perceived stigma towards family members of people with mental illness.

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